Isobutanol is a major industrial solvent and key to the production of myriad chemicals and polymer intermediates. Bio-isobutanol can serve as a key component in coatings, cleaning formulations, anti-wear inhibitors and polymer intermediates while improving upon corporate sustainability targets.
Bio-Isobutanol
| Isobutanol |
99.5 Min |
wt % |
ASTM D7875 |
| Water |
0.05 Max |
wt % |
ASTM E203 |
n-butanol
|
0.1 Max |
wt % |
ASTM D7875
|
| Acidity (as acetic acid) |
0.003 Max |
wt % |
ASTM D1613 |
| Color |
5 Max |
Pt-Co |
ASTM D5386 |
| Non-volatile Residue |
1 Max |
mg/100 mL |
ASTM D1353 |
| Appearance |
Pass |
|
ASTM D4176 |
Specific Gravity, 20/20°C
|
0.802 – 0.804 |
|
ASTM D4052 |
Note: This information is based on Butamax's proprietary pre-commercial technology development. Butamax does not make any representation or warranty in providing this information.